EDWARD J. CATERSON M.D., PH.D. – NPI #1750452884
Plastic Surgery
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
EDWARD CATERSON is a plastic surgeon located in WILMINGTON, DE. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1750452884 to EDWARD CATERSON on November 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208200000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Plastic Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Oct 10, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for EDWARD CATERSON below.
NPI Profile for
EDWARD J. CATERSON
(more than 19 years ago)
WILMINGTON, DE 19803 Phone: (302) 651-4200 Fax: (302) 651-4945
3 Other location(s):
Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: (302) 651-4200
Fax: (302) 651-4945
BWH - Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Boston, MA 02115-6110
Phone: (617) 525-7955
Deptford, NJ 08096-5502
Phone: (856) 345-1403
ROCKLAND, DE 19732-0191 Phone: (302) 651-4200 Fax: (302) 651-4945
Identifiers for EDWARD CATERSON
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | MA | 110086490A |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 208200000X - Plastic Surgery (Primary) |
MA | 217844 |
| 2082S0105X - Plastic Surgery / Surgery of the Hand |
MA | 217844 |
| 2082S0099X - Plastic Surgery / Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck |
MA | 217844 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
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- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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